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Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring Fitness Professionals


Are you sabotaging your staff recruiting process? Bulletproof your hiring with these insights.


BY NATHALIE LACOMBE


DON’T: Ask them, “Where do you see yourself in three to five years?”


DO: Ask them, “What are you passionate about right now, and what are you excited to learn about next?”


20 Fitness Business Canada Spring 2019 Career paths move quickly and few


of us know where our industry paths will lead. Instead of boring interview- ees with a traditional corporate ques- tion, get a better idea of their “why” so you can quickly assess if it relates to the purpose of your business and the culture of your team.


DON’T: Spend weeks in the selection process and have them in for multiple interviews.


DO: Assess hard skills, soft skills and the right fit at the first face-to-face meeting.


Most new fitness professionals want


to find work quickly, and they aren’t looking for a lifetime commitment. Even one week between the interview and your offer could mean you’ve lost the right candidate. Sleep on it if you must, but make an offer within 48 hours of an interview. Go with your gut, and trust that you can identify great candidates quickly thanks to the excellent clues provided by on-the-job interviews and behavioural interviews.


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